Fighting

#0447

— Emanation Pokémon

Riolu

Height0.7 m

Weight20.2 kg

Base Exp57

BST285

Abilities

Steadfast

Inner Focus

Pranksterhidden

The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.

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Base Stats

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

BST

285

Evolution Chain

Max Friendship

Move Learnset

Select a generation to see the moves Riolu can learn in those games

Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status

Move

TypeCategoryPwrAcc

Lv1Endure

Normal——

Lv1Quick Attack

Normal40100%

Lv4Feint

Normal30100%

Lv8Metal Claw

Steel5095%

Lv12Counter

Fighting—100%

Lv16Work Up

Normal——

Lv20Rock Smash

Fighting40100%

Lv24Vacuum Wave

Fighting40100%

Lv28Screech

Normal—85%

Lv32Quick Guard

Fighting——

Lv36Force Palm

Fighting60100%

Lv40Swords Dance

Normal——

Lv44Helping Hand

Normal——

Lv48Copycat

Normal——

Lv52Final Gambit

Fighting—100%

Lv56Reversal

Fighting—100%

Pokédex Entries

In-game descriptions of Riolu across different games

Pokémon Diamond: "The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad."
Pokémon Pearl: "Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night."
Pokémon Platinum: "It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves."
Pokémon HeartGold: "They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night."
Pokémon Black 2: "It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others."
Pokémon Sun: "It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves."

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About Riolu

Riolu is the Emanation Pokémon a Fighting type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 285 with Steadfast or Inner Focus as abilities. Use the learnset above to find the best moves for Riolu in each generation, and check its type defenses to build a team that covers its weaknesses.